Flax Varieties at Brandon Farm Show Bison Leads Yields
Experimental notes from Brandon Farm compare flax varieties Bison and Redwing. Bison yields average 24 bushels per acre with 3 day maturity and strong resistance to wilt and rust, while Redwing yields 23 bushels, matures in 55 days, and offers wilt resistance with earlier maturity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon Experimental Farm
North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station
Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station
Brandon
Bison
Care of Over-Wintered Colonies in Manitoba
The article stresses timely care for over wintered bee colonies in Manitoba. It advises casual checks for flying bees, removing covers if none are flying, replacing covers if dead, and securing entrances to prevent robbing. Do not remove dead colonies until other colonies are ready for summer placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Choosing Fertilizers for Canadian Farms
Farmers increasingly rely on Provincial Fertilizer Councils in Eastern Canada for guidance on fertilizer analysis suited to crops and climates. These councils, including agricultural chemists and industry reps, publish recommendations to help farmers select economically beneficial fertilizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Hamiota Village Council Minutes April 1935
The Hamiota village council met with all members present. Minutes of previous meeting were read and adopted. Council approved X ray expense for Olive Tremaine. A £15000 grant was voted to the Hamiota Agricultural Society. A committee of the Mayor and Councillors Anderson and Williams was formed to review by laws and propose improvements at the next meeting. Expenditures approved: salaries 15.00, general 26.38, grant 25.00, fire 11.00, streets 5.60, street light 84.60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota Agricultural Society
Anderson and
Williams
Garante
Hamiota Rural Municipality Council Meeting Minutes
Hamiota April 6 1935 council met with precept Keeve Pearson presiding. Geo Wells of the National Institute for the Blind interviewed the council. A grant of 100 dollars to the Institute was approved. Wm Jamieson sought tax reduction on east half of section 29 15 24. application rejected. A. E. Doherty requested repurchase of east half of section 31 15 24. Reeve and secretary treasurer authorized to sign sale agreement. Road and bridge committee to supervise gravelling of Market Roads. By law 450 passed authorizing sale and assignment of tax sale certificates Nos 23 and 24 to Manufacturers' Life Insurance Co. Finance committee approved expenditures: Schools Oakoer 800 Decker 300 General Wm Andrew salary 70, W Keough postage 3, Village of Hamiota memorial 23.75, T Sheriday cemetery wood 14.50, National Institute for the Blind grant 1000, T Bell re Blackshaw Cemetery plot 4, Children’s Aid Society re Smith and Grant boys 32.50, Salvation Army re Mrs Grant 1550, Ward 1 Alex Nimmo scrub 3, Ward 5 Arthur Allen graves and posts 496, relief expenditures 9284. Council adjourned to May 4 at 2 pm.
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Geo. Wells
National Institute For the Blind
Institute
Jamieson
E. Doherty
Oakoer
Decker
Wm. Andrew
W. Keough
Hamiota
T Sheriday
National Institute For Blind
T Bell
Blackshaw
Children’s Aid Society
Smith
Grant
Salvation Army
Mra
Alex. Nimmo
Arthur Allen Graves
Board of Trade Meeting Date Corrected to May 9
Special notice corrects a front page error stating the Board of Trade meeting is tomorrow night. the correct date is May 9. The notice clarifies there is no meeting on the previously reported date and urges readers to note the May 9 schedule.
CPR Offers Special Fares for King's Jubilee
CPR announces special low fares over the weekend in celebration of King’s Silver Jubilee. May 6th holiday. travel between all stations from Friday May 3rd to 2 pm Monday May 6th with return by Tuesday May 7th, as stated by E B Homath Ticket Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Homath
Tureday
Fertilizers Act Aimed to Protect Canadian Farmers
The Fertilizers Act, in effect since 1922, regulates sale of commercial fertilizers across Canada to prevent fraud. Field experiments at Central Experimental Farm Ottawa and branch stations support farmer advisories on efficient use of plant nutrients and economic fertilizer practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tisere Tae
Canada
Sed
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Central Experimental Farm
Ottawa
Dominion
Mortgage Sale in Hamiota Manitoba Auction May Fourth
Under the power of sale in a mortgage, land in Manitoba’s Hamiota area will be sold by public auction on Saturday May 4 1935 at 2 PM by a licensed auctioneer at McConnell Bros office. The property includes half of section 30 and southwest quarter of section 31 in township 15 range 23, with 300 acres cultivated, a large house, a stable and other buildings. A reserve bid applies. 20 percent deposit due at sale, balance per terms announced. Further details at Hamiota Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConnell Bross
Hamiota
Province of
Manitoba
TENDERS FOR COAL FOR PROVINCIAL BUILDINGS AND FARMS
Tenders for coal for Dominion Buildings and Experimental Farms and Stations across Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia must be received by 12 noon DST on May 14 1935. Forms and conditions available from the Purchasing Agent Ottawa and district architects. A deposit up to 10 percent may be required from successful tenderers. Secretary Department of Public Works Ottawa April 15 1935.
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Dominion
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Department of Public Works
Ottawa
Winnipeg
Man
Regina
Sask
Calgary
Alta
Victoria
B.C
Scotchman’s Lament and the Tale of Hard Times
A reader-poem depicts a farmer who cannot cover debts despite long work hours. The reply mocks the farming system, notes high costs, and questions efficiency. It ends by urging perseverance, quipping that prosperity is “just around the corner.”
Land Titles Office Notice of Property Ownership Application
Land Titles Office Neepawa states David Johnston of Hamiota applies under The Real Property and Assessment Acts to own the land described as the South West Quarter of Section Two, Township Fifteen, Range Twenty Three West. Notice redirects redemption within three months or caveat to stop title issuance. Archibald Levins and spouse are listed as parties.
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Real Property Act
The
Assessment Act Land Titles Office
Neepawa
Lather David Johnston
Hamiota
Manitoba
Land Titles Office
Township
Province of
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Hamiets, April
Council
Olive Tremaine
Thei
Arthur and
Rose Streets
Hamiota Rural Municipality
Keeve Pearson
Board of Trade
C.P.R
W. J. Burgess
Scottie
Scotty
Archibald Levins
J. A. Shearer
Ska
Clype Business
Tren
Ness E
Grestes
Busin
Streart
Ey Ane
Mion
Ownts Jruon. Prospectus Nottung
Werupeg
Maryto
the Dominion Business College
Confederation Life Association
Hugh McConnell
H. Zuik
Jor
Price
Hamiota Echo
TY High
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